Don’t miss this lively event, shop, sell, and savour delicious food. We look forward to seeing you there!

To kick off the New Year, we’re excited to combine our first market of the year with a special car boot sale! This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone to sell their goods. If you'd like to participate as a seller, there is a $10 fee to secure your spot.

In addition to our beloved Dutch treats (like Dutch cheeses, liquorice, herring, witlof, croquettes, and Lekker Dutch poffertjes and stroopwafels), there will be extra food trucks on site and face painting for the kids — fun for the whole family!

Where: Netherlands Society Christchurch, 637A Marshland Road, Ouruhia

Free

Phone: Lynda: 021 1379147 or Annie: 021 0625656 or email: secretary.nsc@gmail.com for more details.

Working with the River

Join artist Hannah Beehre for a short tour of some of her most (and least) favourite spots in the Pūharakekenui, Styx River catchment as she discusses her latest book, co-authored by the river. In 2023 Hannah began working on a drawing project with the waters of the Pūharakekenui, Styx River as a Creative Communicator in the catchment. She hoped to harness the current to create drawings. Instead, the river directed her to write.

In this free walking tour you can learn about the creative process, how Hannah communicated with the river and what the river taught her about connection, human nature, and the future of our city. It will start and end at the Christine Heremaia Field Centre in Marshlands, with a minibus to take people between sites, and a light picnic provided.

Places are limited and booking essential. More information and how to book can be found at: https://www.thestyx.org.nz/art-in-the-styx

Forums are held on the 1^st Monday of the school term.

They aimed bring together the multiple agencies, organisations, and community groups of Greater Linwood to connect, enabling better partnerships.

10.30am cuppa

11.00am meeting starts

12.00pm meeting ends

Linwood Garden Group

Join us for our fortnightly garden group catch up! We mostly focus on vegetable gardening but all garden knowledge is welcome. Come in to the Linwood Resource Centre for a cup of tea, to see what is going on in the community gardens and to share knowledge, recipes and produce! All welcome!

ReCreate!

Wednesday 12 Feb

Linwood Avenue Union Church, 378 Linwood Avenue

Free clothing and simple mending of clothes for our community

We have pre-loved clothing for you to take. No swapping needed, we have plenty.

Where: Linwood Union Church, corner of Tilford Street and Linwood Ave, Linwood or at meeting point (refer to the term programme)

When: 9.30 to carpool or 10am Wednesday at meeting point.

Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.

What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle. Parents with strollers are welcome.

Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.

For more details about walk locations check the Term 1 programme.

Are you a keen conservationist looking for a like-minded friend? Does the idea of Valentine’s Day make you want to head to the wild? Why not try spade-dating?

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and Christchurch City Council are proud to announce the return of Ōtautahi’s spade-dating event.

Join us in a romantic spot within the lush greenery of the red zone to do some hand-releasing of native restoration plantings, followed by a picnic and games.

This year we are joined by Christchurch City Libraries who will bring along their adult-sized games and mobile library.

The mahi is half a treasure hunt as we rummage through long grasses searching for native plants that need to be cleared and given space to grow. You will be supporting the restoration efforts of the Avon-Ōtākaro Avon River corridor, as this work is essential for plant survival.

To strengthen the collaborative, social aspect of volunteering we will be working in small groups and our team leaders will be throwing out some literary and nature-themed conversation starters and teasers to help turn strangers into friends… or maybe more?

Refresh your soul by volunteering to support the environment, then celebrate your efforts with some kai reka to tickle your taste buds in this delightful spot. A spot of chess or discussions about books with the library team to finish a delightful evening.

Wear good sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Gloves and tools will be provided.

To access the planting site, please come in via Queensbury Street off New Brighton Road and turn right onto Goodman Road.

Registrations: https://volunteerportal.conservationvolunteers.co.nz/

Join us for High Tea

Venue: St Ambrose Café, 309 Breezes Road

Cost $20 per person.

Payment required at the time of booking, a ticket will be issued.

Time: 1st sittings 10am, 10:15 and 10:30am. 2nd sittings 1pm, 1:15pm and 1:30pm.

When booking please let us know any dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan etc.

Booking and ticket essential (limited numbers)

Menu will include: 4 entrée, 4 main & 4 sweets. Tea, coffee and fruit punch available

RSVP by 13^th February 2025

To book a place for this special event please contact Julie 027 451 8796

Everyone will be welcomed at the door and taken to their table by a server, and soon after presented with a fruit punch. Once settled guests will have their food served.

Come dressed to fir the occasion and sit back and relax.

There will be raffles on the day with wonderful prizes.

Parklands @ Play is a community event aimed at showcasing the various groups and people that reside in the Parklands and wider Parklands community.

Sunday 16 February at Parklands Reserve.

Parklands @ Play brings food and entertainment from all across Parklands and the wider Parklands community.

There is something for all ages and abilities, including a dedicated preschool zone, complete with bouncy castle and face painting.

Take your time and stroll around the idyllic Parklands Reserve on a beautiful summer day and explore the different activities on offer and visit the local stall holders.

After all that walking around, grab some food from one of our vendors and take a seat to listen and watch some of the best local musical acts we have around.

Parklands @ Play is guaranteed to have something for everyone!

Let’s come together and celebrate our city’s amazing tamariki. Enjoy a day filled with fun interactive activities and entertainment.

• When: 2 Mar 2025, 11am - 3pm
• Where: Cuthbert's Green, 56 Kearneys Road

Free children’s activities and entertainment include bumper boats, mini jeeps, pony rides, a Ferris wheel for teddies, bouncy castles, braids and Fades by YCD, crafts, stage performances and much more. There’s something for everyone, making it an unforgettable day for all ages.

Pack a picnic, bring some blankets and chairs, and enjoy a relaxed day out with loved ones. Food, drinks and ice creams will be available to purchase from various food stalls and trucks. Free sausage sizzle, first in first served.

Share the aroha and create lasting memories with your favourite small people.

Head to What's On for all the info

Linwood Waterway Celebration

Thursday 6 March - 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Linwood Park - near Macworth St Footbridge

come along and see what we can do together for our waterway 7 play trail.

• We love Linwood Gallery
• Activities & Games for tamariki
• Entertainment & kai
• get involved in Making Cool Spaces
• Meet your neighbours
• Rename the Drain competition & prizes

Here from Council staff on the recent decision on the Pork Link Industrial Park following the preliminary decision of the Environmental Court.

When: Thursday 6 March, 6-7pm

Where: St John's Church, Woolston

Contact Emily.Toase@ccc.govt.nz for more info

Southeast Woolston Residents Association

Concerned about an issues affecting your neighbourhood?

Want to connect with others who care & be a voice for your community?

Join us for our Pizza & Info Session!

When: Thursay 6 March

Where: St John's Church, 2 St John's Street, Woolston

Grab a slice and find out more about the Residents Association, what it means to be a member & how you can help make a difference for your community.

For more information e-mail Emily.Toase@ccc.govt.nz

House of Hoopz 3x3 Basketball returns for 2025. YCD will be hosting the Aranui Event on Sunday 16th March at Wainoni Park.

Registations on the day from 12 – 12:30, ages 13-18.

Free entry, free food and drinks, live DJ and prizes/giveaways across the event.

Get your team together and take to the court against the best Aranui has to offer.

House of Hoopz 3x3 Basketball returns for 2025. YCD will be hosting the Linwood Event on Sunday 23^rd Feb at Linwood Park.

Registations on the day from 12 – 12:30, ages 13-18.

Free entry, free food and drinks, live DJ and prizes/giveaways across the event.

Get your team together and take to the court against the best Linwood has to offer.

Linwood Garden Group

Join us for our fortnightly garden group catch up! We mostly focus on vegetable gardening but all garden knowledge is welcome. Come in to the Linwood Resource Centre for a cup of tea, to see what is going on in the community gardens and to share knowledge, recipes and produce! All welcome!

Woolston Boxing presents theSouth Island Novice Champs

Sessions: Saturday 1am, Sunday 11am

Weigh-in:

• Saturday 7:30-8:00am (Semi Finalists)
• Saturday 8:00-9:00am
• Sunday 8:00am

Weekend Pass:

Adults $20, Child $10, Senior/Student $15, Family $50

Come down to the Eastern Canopy in Rawhiti Domain to check out all the great clubs who are affiliated with Eastern Community Sport and Recreation and have a go at cricket, netball, rugby, softball, archery, tennis and pickleball.

Junior registration open for New Brighton Rugby and New Brighton Netball Clubs.

Spring Market at the CAC
Over 60 stalls, food trucks, live music, 60+ murals and activities for the kids.

Heirloom seedlings, plants, crafts, student enterprise, local business and sustainable products.

At the Climate Action Campus, 180 Avonside Dr, Avonside Christchurch